FOOTPATH 1 can be accessed via Lowburyholme Road in Over or from the footpath leaving the Swavesey to Over road at the top of the hill, opposite the cemetery. This path winds downhill through Mill Pits, overgrown with scrub, with the grassland rich in wild flowers. Many birds can be seen or heard, with perhaps a view of a muntjac deer. At the bottom of the hill cross a stile to join footpath 1 at the start of the floodbank. Look out for signs of badger activity and moorhens in the drain. The path heads north-west towards Overcote, following the banktop.

When the drain and washes on the left flood in winter, wildfowl and waders may be seen. In summer snipe may be heard drumming and a family of swans are often on the drain. At Webb's Hole Sluice, turn right towards Overcote Road or cross the sluice bridge to footpath 2. Look out for mink around here. Shoals of fish and an occasional large pike may be seen from the bridge.